Extra Tall Nakiri – 181 mm – Masanobu Okada

A robust, extra-tall nakiri forged by Okada, a highly regarded blacksmith from Takefu, Japan. With a lifetime at the forge, his knives are known for their functional performance and distinctive design.

The blade features a double bevel (ryoba) grind and a core of Shirogami #2 carbon steel, a pure steel that is easy to sharpen and capable of taking a very fine, keen edge. It is not stainless and must be wiped dry immediately after use to prevent corrosion. The blade has a black kurouchi finish, which is also not stainless.

The handle is octagonal, made from red sandalwood with a black pakkawood bolster.

Specifications:

• Blade length: 181 mm
• Blade height: 75 mm
• Weight: 266 g
• Grind: Double bevel (Ryoba)
• Spine thickness at heel: 3 mm
• Spine thickness mid-blade: 2.2 mm
• Core steel: Shirogami #2 (carbon steel, not stainless)
• Cladding: Iron with kurouchi (black) finish (not stainless)